Salary: Starting at £10.42 per hour, equivalent to £21,673 per year (40 hours per week)
Qualification: Level 3 in Business Administration
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am until 5:30pm
Location: Working in York (Harewood Whin) and Northallerton Area
- A permanent, full-time position.
- 20 days’ holiday per year (plus bank holidays).
- An employer committed to creating a cleaner, greener future.
Are you ready for a role with purpose, where you can grow and develop your administrative skills in an organisation committed to your progression as well as our environmental responsibility?
“We seek new ways to make the most of what we have, to achieve our goals and to solve problems.”
Yorwaste is seeking an individual who takes pride in their work, with great attention to detail, to join the team as a Business Administration Apprentice. You will see yourself as a motivated and focussed person, who takes responsibility for managing your own workload and meeting deadlines.
As a Business Administration Apprentice you will support our Corporate Services Team who buy and sell the materials at Yorwaste. Every day will be different, working between an office and site environment to speak with customers, raise purchase orders, update systems, chase clients and collect paperwork.
You will demonstrate excellent communication skills, re-acting to customers and managers in a fast-paced work environment. You will be able to communicate clearly with people from diverse backgrounds, and we will support you to correctly handle situations of conflict.
It is essential you have;
- 5 GCSE’s (graded 4-9 / A-C) including Maths and English.
- Good IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office.
- A UK Drivers Licence and the ability to travel to our sites.
- The right to work in the UK, and are over the age of 16.
As an equal opportunity employer we are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of factors including age, disability, sex, gender, race or religion.
What can you expect?
As a Business Administration Apprentice at Yorwaste you will work towards obtaining a Level 3 in Business Administration. With a course duration of approximately 18 months, you will develop strong communication skills, the ability to prioritise, problem-solve and make decisions in the professional workplace.
We believe in your journey, which is why your employment with Yorwaste is on a permanent basis, with progression to the role of Business Administrator on successful completion of this Apprenticeship period.
- 1 to 1 teaching and learning sessions with an allocated tutor.
- Virtual e-learning with face-to-face workshops.
- Apply learning straight into the workplace to gain practical experience.
Why Yorwaste?
Yorwaste is North Yorkshire’s leading waste management company, passionate about supporting community and local environment, while delivering a warm and professional customer experience. We believe in investing in our team and the tools you need to succeed. Currently our sites achieve over 90% recycling rates to help keep North Yorkshire looking beautiful.
Our vision at Yorwaste is to create a cleaner, greener future. We aim to be at the forefront of the industry, committed to reducing environmental impact of waste, whilst supporting our customers to make more sustainable choices. Read more about our Yorwaste Mission, Vision & Values
Joining us at Yorwaste is more than just a job. We strive to provide our team with a long-term stable career, training and development, and a positive engaging working environment. As an equal opportunity’s employer, alongside our commitment to inclusion and diversity, we take pride in supporting the development of North Yorkshire and its people.
How to Apply
To apply please complete an online application form and upload a current CV. For alternative means of application, additional support, or for an informal discussion about this role, please contact Bradley at bradley.naylor@northyorks.gov.uk, or call on 01609 534365.
Closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 21st January 2024.
Interviews are planned to take place week commencing 29th January 2024.
We reserve the right to remove this vacancy before the proposed deadline in the event of the position being filled, or a high number of applications are received.
We will not accept applications from agencies, and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.
Further criteria and details for this position can be found in the attached Job Description – Business Administration Apprentice (Corporate Services)
Closing date: 21st January 2024
Why Yorwaste?
Yorwaste is North Yorkshire’s leading waste management company, passionate about supporting community and local environment, while delivering a warm and professional customer experience. We believe in investing in our team and the tools you need to succeed. Currently our sites achieve over 90% recycling rates to help keep North Yorkshire looking beautiful.
Our vision at Yorwaste is to create a cleaner, greener future. We aim to be at the forefront of the industry, committed to reducing environmental impact of waste, whilst supporting our customers to make more sustainable choices. Read more about our Yorwaste Mission, Vision & Values
Joining us at Yorwaste is more than just a job. We strive to provide our team with a long-term stable career, training and development, and a positive engaging working environment. As an equal opportunity’s employer, alongside our commitment to inclusion and diversity, we take pride in supporting the development of North Yorkshire and its people.
